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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,934.47, 13,405.42 and 3,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,934.47, 13,405.42 and 3,934.28 is: 5,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,934.47 : 13,405.42 = 3,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,934.47/13,405.42 = 3,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,934.47x = 13,405.42 × 3,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,934.47x = 52,740,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,740,714.23/8,934.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.06

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